Dog Probiotics For Yeast

Yeast infections (paws, ears, skin) can .... I started feeding my lab probiotics and has reduced his odor... also a good source for probiotics. Bathing a dog too much removes oils from...

I watched my sister's dog for a couple weeks. She ... he has a REALLY bad yeast infection they knew about. She's... and nothing is helping. Poor dog licks his paws constantly plus... a lot. I ordered some Probiotics I read about but those.... She just put her last dog down due to cancer so...

Hello, I have 3 dogs - 2 of which are dalmatians so I feed low purine - no organ meats, beef or brewers yeast. The other is an aussie/border collie/pit mix. All are ideal weight 42-52lbs each. 1 is a senior & takes Cosequin. Currently I feed 4Health to my 2 younger dogs & Diamond Naturals Senior to my older dog. They take Salmon oil & probiotics. I've started making a homemade topper with cooked ground turkey, mashed sweet potato, rice or cooked pasta, spinach, bone broth & a little applesauce mixed in. I make a big batch & freeze in smaller portions. What I'd like to do is take this diet or something similar and transition to half kibble & half the homemade mixture. I know I will still likely have to supplement. I've come across so many different kinds & at varying price points so its really hard to know what is right for my dogs. Given their size, ideally I'd prefer something that I can get in a larger size. I would appreciate advice on supplement options or ways I can tweak my recipe so that additional supplements aren't necessary. submitted by /u/Ok-Banana-7777 to r/HomemadeDogFood [link] [comments]

Hi! I have a 3 year old small bread mix (chihuahua, pomernian, yorkie, and many other terrier breads). Since she was a puppy her skin was pinkish. But from December I noticed she started having very red paws and ears, it seems to flare up when she's outside and doing physical activity (like running or playing). It also seems to flare up when her paws are wet. I live in England, the ground and grass is almost always wet during autumn/winter/spring. I spoke with the vet, they first recommended to wash and dry her paws after every walk but that seemed to make it worse so I stopped. I'm giving her salmon oil, probiotics and enzymes once a day. I also spray her paws with an antiseptic spray for itch & immunity (from Bugalugs) once or twice per day depending on how red are her paws. I visited the vet again yesterday and he said that this is most likely an allergy and that we should do an allergy blood test, and if it comes out positive he will start giving her anti allergy shots each month. I'm considering it but it's going to be an expensive ordeal and I recently lost my job so I want to see if there's anything else I can do. She also had a bacterial/yeast infection inside one of her ear last month and the vet gave her anti-itch pills for that. It helped with the ear infection but didn't make any difference for the paws. The vet said this infection was most likely because of allergies but it also could have been a random infection. I basically wanted to ask if anyone had a similar experience with their dogs and if there's anything you can recommend? NOTE: she doesn't lick her paws or scratch her ears excessively, she's acting as usual aka always up for playing, eating normally, etc. I don't think the redness bothers her, it just doesn't look right to me and makes me anxious. submitted by /u/Conscious_Chance3912 to r/Dogowners [link] [comments]

my dog has a yeast infection and the vet basically handed me a $60 bottle of medicated shampoo and said "bathe him twice a week for a month". im in the US with a 5yo beagle mix who smells like a brewery and wont stop licking his paws. tried the fancy vet shampoo first (some antifungal thing with chlorhexidine or whatever). bathed him twice a week like instructed. he hated it, i got soaked, bathroom looked like a crime scene. after three weeks he still smelled like fermented bread and was licking his paws raw. then i went down the internet rabbit hole and found out yeast infections in dogs are usually a symptom not the actual problem. like cool, so i paid $60 to treat the symptom while the root cause (allergies? diet? immune system?) just keeps making more yeast. very efficient. very modern veterinary medicine. what i didnt expect: how many "natural remedies" exist that are just repackaged products at 10x the price. "probiotic spray for dogs" is literally the same bacteria as human probiotics but costs $40 instead of $8 because it has a dog on the label... capitalism really said "your dog is itchy, lets monetize that" switched his food to grain free (another $70 a month btw), added apple cider vinegar rinses (he was thrilled about that), and the vet put him on oral antifungals because apparently topical stuff doesnt work if the yeast is systemic. three weeks in and hes finally better but my bank account is devastated. has anyone found dog yeast infection treatment that actually works long term without costing more than human healthcare or are we all just funding our vets retirement at this point submitted by /u/NotWilberg to r/AskVetAnimals [link] [comments]

The ad opens up showing an artistic rendition of dog’s paw with tiny microscopic organisms crawling all over it and shows other disturbing images. I didn’t screenshot that part of the ad since it’s so gross I didn’t want to see it on my profile (and I’m sure other people here would appreciate not seeing it), this brief shot of the dog scratching itself is like the only clip in the ad that isn’t gross. They could have just shown a video of a dog scratching its ears with a caption about yeast infections in dogs,but instead they showed something really gross. I really dislike when commercials for medication show disturbing imagery of people who are affected by whatever thing would cause them to need that medication. It’s really gross and uncomfortable to look at. They did not need to show a dog paw covered in microbes to get the point across! Just show the dog itching and/or licking its paw. Is it possible to block a specific ad on mobile Reddit? Every time this ad appears it makes my skin crawl because of how gross it is. It’s uncomfortable for so many reasons and surely I’m not the only person who has found this ad disgusting. submitted by /u/CassetteMeower to r/CommercialsIHate [link] [comments]

Hello to all the dog lovers. I’m looking for advice or shared experiences regarding a long-term issue with my 2-year-old female Rhodesian Ridgeback. We have been struggling with chronic yeast infections since she was a puppy, mainly affecting her ears but occasionally appearing on different parts of her body as well. Over the past two years we’ve visited multiple veterinarians and specialists, and we have tried many different treatments (including antibiotics, corticosteroids, medicated ear drops, topical treatments, and various other therapies recommended by both conventional veterinarians and holistic practitioners). Unfortunately, the pattern is always the same: things improve temporarily, but sadly, the infection eventually returns. Because I’ve been studying a lot about holistic and alternative approaches, I’ve started to suspect that the root cause might not be the ears themselves, but rather something related to gut health or digestion. However, this is a bit strange because she is fed high-quality hypoallergenic cold-pressed kibble (Yoggies), along with probiotics and several supplements. Currently, we are trying a CdVet detox, which I’ve had great success with my other dogs. She started it about 2.5 weeks ago, and we’re continuing with probiotics as well. We’re also planning to run tests for allergies. Right now, the ear infection itself seems to be improving, but she still shakes her head frequently, and the tips of her ears have become frayed from all the shaking. At the same time, yeast spots are starting to appear on her skin again. She had a patch on one side of her ribs (last autumn), and now it’s beginning to appear on the back of her head. For the skin we are currently using: • Chlorhexidine products (Chlorexyderm) • Colloidal silver ointment • occasionally a probiotic spray These treatments seem to help the skin, but the ears remain the biggest struggle. For her ears I currently use: • CdVet ear drops (lavender, tea tree, almond oil,...) • sometimes propolis • regular gentle ear cleaning I’ve had Rhodesian Ridgebacks my entire life, and I’m unfortunately quite familiar with ear problems in this breed (likely due to their predisposition and also our more humid climate) but in all of my other dogs it always lasted only few days/weeks, during the rainy days and then it went away. But despite all that experience, I’m starting to feel like we are getting close to the dead end. We have tried so many approaches, and it’s really hard seeing her still struggle with this. Of course, we are not giving up, I’ll do everything I can to help her get through this. If anyone has: • dealt with chronic yeast infections in dogs (mainly in ears) • experience with gut-related causes • success with diet changes, supplements, or specific treatments I would be incredibly grateful for any advice, tips, or personal experiences you’re willing to share, as long as it remains respectful and kind. Thank you so much in advance. submitted by /u/sappho444 to r/DogHealth [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, so I know about the yeast and allergies and diet and what not. My girl is on a salmon diet and probiotics. I gave her a bath Monday night for just being a regular dirty dog. I woke up Tuesday morning to the living room smelling like a frito factory. I’ve smelled the corn chip smell on her on occasion and mild and mostly like on her paws and stuff, but this was next level. I assumed it was her paws so I washed just her paws in a very shallow bath with oatmeal shampoo on Wednesday and her paws smelled great. Fast forward to tonight and I come home from a round of trivia and the corn chip smell about knocks me out. I mean it’s so bad. I sniffed her paws, they smell okay. Her ears, not bad, maybe slightly corn chippy. And the rest of her still smells very nice like her shampoo from Monday’s bath. Like a cannot pinpoint any part of her that is producing this smell that is like a stink bomb in my house. I’m assuming a yeast infection, but any ideas where it’s coming from? Is it oozing from her pores? I legit cannot pinpoint the source. I am going to take her to the vet but wondering if anyone has experienced this type of thing. She’s a year old and this is a first for me, at least to the extent where it’s so bad it’s hard to walk into the house. And so abrupt. Literally hours after a bath. submitted by /u/DonWill316 to r/englishbulldog [link] [comments]

Edit: my mom and talked it over and we are going to ask my doctor to postpone the mri till I’m back on my SSRI medication and/or we are going to request a different exam such as CT s an or X-ray if possible. Given that it has been since 2004 since my last one, I do agree it is good to have one, but not under these circumstances where I just got pulled off my SSRI and I haven’t not been on one in 7 years. Plus since tapering the Prozac my frequent urination has gone way down (12 yesterday, 14 the day before that and 9 the day before that, and before my numbers were anywhere between 20 and 70x (most days were 30 or 40 though) a day. Yesterday marks two weeks since I’ve been off Prozac and while the withdrawals are horrible, I’m glad my urine output is getting closer to normal. I’m also going to take more medication for the yeast infection because I do have vaginal itching probably because I’ve been on 4 antibiotics in the last month and I’m also going to start a probiotic.) I want to thank you for your (mostly) kind comments. I can’t believe I’m 27 and so scared but here we are so I’m just going to go easy on myself. Does your hospital allow you to have a support person in the room for an mri ? I’m really scared. I sent my doctor a message explaining this. Edit this is the message I sent: “I want to be honest about where I’m at with the upcoming MRI. I understand the test is time-sensitive and I do want to get you the information, but I’m having SEVERE anxiety about the conditions required for the scan. My understanding is that during the MRI I would potentially need to be without: my diabetic alert service dog my mom in the room (this is the most scary thought). my phone (which I use to monitor my blood sugar) my Omnipod insulin pump my Dexcom CGM Having all of those supports removed at once feels overwhelming for me, especially because I have Type 1 diabetes and a history of panic responses in medical settings. Right now I’m worried I may not be able to tolerate the MRI under those conditions. Before I decide whether to cancel, I wanted to ask if there are any accommodations or alternatives we could consider, such as: allowing a screened support person in the room if possible (Mom) anti-anxiety medication beforehand (as long as it is a very low dose because right now I only take .5 clonazepam or Ativan for sleep and severe anxiety attacks and that knocks me out for hours and makes me feel loopy.) With that being said, I don’t feel comfortable undergoing full anesthesia especially because I would have to fast and I don’t feel safe doing that with my diabetes. additional monitoring for my diabetes during the scan (hopefully allowing my iPhone and my service dog, if possible too) If not, I would like to request a nurse or endocrinologist in the room during the scan to monitor my blood sugar. I just don’t want to pass out or go into DKA from my blood sugar being too high or too low. any alternative imaging or approach that could provide similar information (this feels like the most reasonable/doable option at this point given my comfort level.) If none of these options are possible, I’m worried I may not be able to tolerate the exam. It’s just how I feel with my comfort level given my mental health and behavioral diagnoses. I do want to move forward with my care, but I need help finding a way that feels medically and emotionally safe. Thank you for your guidance. I hope we can discuss this soon and come up with a compromise.” submitted by /u/catfarmer1998 to r/autism [link] [comments]

Edit: my mom and talked it over and we are going to ask my doctor to postpone the mri till I’m back on my SSRI medication and/or we are going to request a different exam such as CT s an or X-ray if possible. Given that it has been since 2004 since my last one, I do agree it is good to have one, but not under these circumstances where I just got pulled off my SSRI and I haven’t not been on one in 7 years. Plus since tapering the Prozac my frequent urination has gone way down (12 yesterday, 14 the day before that and 9 the day before that, and before my numbers were anywhere between 20 and 70x (most days were 30 or 40 though) a day. Yesterday marks two weeks since I’ve been off Prozac and while the withdrawals are horrible, I’m glad my urine output is getting closer to normal. I’m also going to take more medication for the yeast infection because I do have vaginal itching probably because I’ve been on 4 antibiotics in the last month and I’m also going to start a probiotic.) I want to thank you for your (mostly) kind comments. I can’t believe I’m 27 and so scared but here we are so I’m just going to go easy on myself. So as I posted on here yesterday, I need to have an mri of my brain and my spine because I’ve been experiencing frequent urination. My neurosurgeon (who I see for hydrocephalus) recommends it. I already read online that my mom may not be able to be in the room and I’m also worried that they won’t let my diabetic alert dog in the room. I really don’t want to not have both. I am wondering if any one has had an mri and brought their service dog.?I’m really scared. Thank you. Edit: I just sent this to my doctor. I want to be honest about where I’m at with the upcoming MRI. I understand the test is time-sensitive and I do want to get you the information, but I’m having SEVERE anxiety about the conditions required for the scan. My understanding is that during the MRI I would potentially need to be without: my diabetic alert service dog my mom in the room (this is the most scary thought). my phone (which I use to monitor my blood sugar) my Omnipod insulin pump my Dexcom CGM Having all of those supports removed at once feels overwhelming for me, especially because I have Type 1 diabetes and a history of panic responses in medical settings. Right now I’m worried I may not be able to tolerate the MRI under those conditions. Before I decide whether to cancel, I wanted to ask if there are any accommodations or alternatives we could consider, such as: allowing a screened support person in the room if possible (Mom) anti-anxiety medication beforehand (as long as it is a very low dose because right now I only take .5 clonazepam or Ativan for sleep and severe anxiety attacks and that knocks me out for hours and makes me feel loopy.) With that being said, I don’t feel comfortable undergoing full anesthesia especially because I would have to fast and I don’t feel safe doing that with my diabetes. additional monitoring for my diabetes during the scan (hopefully allowing my iPhone and my service dog, if possible too) If not, I would like to request a nurse or endocrinologist in the room during the scan to monitor my blood sugar. I just don’t want to pass out or go into DKA from my blood sugar being too high or too low. any alternative imaging or approach that could provide similar information (this feels like the most reasonable/doable option at this point given my comfort level.) If none of these options are possible, I’m worried I may not be able to tolerate the exam. It’s just how I feel with my comfort level given my mental health and behavioral diagnoses. I do want to move forward with my care, but I need help finding a way that feels medically and emotionally safe. Thank you for your guidance. I hope we can discuss this soon and come up with a compromise. submitted by /u/catfarmer1998 to r/service_dogs [link] [comments]

My dog is some kind of pit mix and cannot stop licking his paws. The vet gave some topical cream and we've tried antibiotic wipes, but it hasn't gone away. Socks do not work, he can so easily rip them off and is very determined. We have tried a lot of different kinds of socks. We feed him taste of the wild smoked salmon which is grain free. After looking online it looks like that may actually be pretty bad for dogs 😬. I've also seen that for yeast overgrowth that maybe feeding limited ingredient food can be good. We live in a humid climate and are moving to the dry mountains soon, so maybe that could help?? Maybe he just needs oral antiyeast meds or some kind of probiotics? submitted by /u/Bleached_Wail to r/DogFood [link] [comments]

Is it normal for my frenchie to be having all these health problems at only 9 months old? (Spent a fortune getting him from a reputable breeder) - Skin condition (iritation between folds even with consitent cleaning) We fixed that about 2 weeks ago -Right after it got fixed he now has a bad bacterial and yeast infection in his ears. ( no dog parks or any other pets in the house.. house is always kept clean) - Constant constipation unless he uses probiotics .. pumpkin isint enough.. hes on raw beef diet from the pet store (the breeder raised him on this) -Yeast infection (licking, chewing paws) Im wondering for one if this is normal? Vet says we might have to change diet.. not a problem… but when he was 3-6 months he had no issues with his food… and if anyone went through something similar and got it to stop? PS: We go to the vet for every single issue and receive treatment but theres always something new popping up. submitted by /u/No-Local-9325 to r/Frenchbulldogs [link] [comments]

My dog smells like corn chips and is constantly licking his paws. Vet says “yeast” and recommended a generic probiotic. It’s… doing nothing. Has anyone found a specific probiotic brand/strain that helped a dog with recurring yeast issues? submitted by /u/Aliesh_Mi to r/ProbioticSupplements [link] [comments]

We adopted a 3 yr old GSD in April 2025. He has Lyme disease, which we're on a second round of doxycycline for. He's also has had ear infections and yeast infections back to back that he's been treated for. Basically, the poor boy has been on meds almost nonstop since we got him (almost 8 months straight). When we got him, his nails were grown out, hadn't been brushed or bathed, seemed neglected. More importantly, he has had major issues with bloat. We don't know if it's related to the meds or not, but obviously it's going to affect things. After a few very close calls (and expensive ER bills), we had a gastropexy done. The post-op cone resulted in another ear infection... more meds. We are doing all the things: slow feeder bowl, small spaced out meals, waiting over an hour between walks and food, etc. I even hand-deliver water throughout the day so he's not drinking too much too fast, but staying hydrated. We've tried different diets; no chicken, raw food, dry vs wet, everything. He STILL keeps having really bad bouts of bloat to where he's retching, swallowing air, drooling, all the signs. We even switched vets. We've spent close to 7k in the last 8 months. The worst is the feeling of helplessness. I see his distress and I just don't know what to do. We've been using Gas-X as a stop gap, but he needs real help, and all the vets and money are not helping. Has anyone delt with this? I've been reading about meds and gut-biome; do probiotics help? We've had this dog for less than a year but we love him so much but we're also literally going into debt to save him. I just want him to feel better, and I don't know what else to do. We have another follow-up appointment next Saturday 12/20. What do I ask about? How do I help him? I'm just at a loss for what to do. submitted by /u/Foreign_Elk4254 to r/DogAdvice [link] [comments]

I give up i give up I use boric acid suppositories boom smell goes away Im going to be so real it smells like wet dog or stinky feet when theres an odor flare up And sometimes it will itch...sometimes or if i pee and the pee leaks on my vagina it BURNS Sometimes my vagina will feel raw or sore Sometimes i have painful lesions near my vagina or butt that heal during these flare ups Ive finally gotten to the point where as long as i use unscented soap on my butt only and dont put ANYTHING NEAR not even my hands and take my lactobacillius probiotics regularly then i can maintain a normal vaginal odor The second i have sex with my partner or i use a toy or it just goes imbalanced whatever the fuck happens literally wet dog smell.... disgusting....he doesnt cum in me either so its not that and hes not dirty and he diesnt use scented soap on his genitals because of my issue Ive been tested for herps, bv, yeast, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, aids, syphyllis warts and have had paps done EVERY SINGLE TIME NOTHING IT COMES BACK NORMAL WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME im literally so sick of this im so angry....i had a bit of a odor flare up managed it back down for a couple of days with boric acid and then had sex with my partner i was on vacation so we didnt have sex for 2 months and BOOOMMMMMMM smell is back ten fold Is there a specialist i can see or anything im desperate submitted by /u/BizzyBee4218 to r/Healthyhooha [link] [comments]

So my dog has been dealing with skin issues for about 5 months. It started in her paw and has spread throughout the entire bottom half of his body. I initially took her to the vet and they put her on cephalexin and prednisone, at a very low does that only was for about 2 weeks. I actually saw a little bit of progress. The second we ran out of the antibiotic she started getting bad again, at a faster rate. The doctor recommended we take her to a dermatologist, which we did. The specialist said that they would take a skin culture in which they found ecoli. During the culture that made a bunch of punctures to her skin and they have healed since. One being on her tail and she very much has happy tail. She my house looks like a scene from Dexter because even though she is in pain she still wags like she isn’t and whips blood everywhere. We try everything to contain the tail and it always falls off. Anyway, the doctor said there’s a slight chance it’s skin cancer, but they also think it’s auto immune/ really bad bacterial infection. I ask if they could prescribe what they would if it was a bacterial infection but they wanted me to do a biopsy for $3200. I simply cannot afford that. So they prescribed her ciprofloxin at a high dose and prednisone. Which in my opinion has made it worse. I look these up and if she has a bad infection these simply make it worse. Now I’m a lot a lost cause. I’m posting pictures in order from when she initially got whatever this is, up to right now. All of her symptoms do not show skin cancer. Her wounds keep reopening. She is eating and pooping normal. But she keeps getting new ones. Today I discovered she now has 2 yeast infections in both ears. We have her on a probiotic which is called dog is human. And we have been trying to give her chlorohexidine baths every 2 days to help. I keep rotating blankets and keep everything fresh. If anyone has dealt with some similar please advise and let me know what you think. We are seeing a new vet in 5 days. submitted by /u/Working_Associate_96 to r/DogAdvice [link] [comments]

What do you feed your lab?? My boyfriend has a 4 yr old red Lab, and we’ve noticed a few health concerns over the last couple of years, mainly loose stools and recurring yeast in his ears. We started PetLabCo probiotics in August and alternate pumpkin and sweet pot to his meals. His stool is a little better, but he still gets yeasty ears and has been eating his own poop for about 4 months (since I moved in with them in July). I’m starting to wonder if this might be food related. I’ve read that Labs can be pretty sensitive and are prone to food allergies. He eats Purina Complete Essentials Beef & Rice plus the probiotics and pumpkin/sweet potato mix-ins. When he lived with my bfs mom and two other Labs, they thought he was eating their poop out of territorial behavior, but now that he’s the only dog and still doing it, I’m worried it might be food related. I've only ever owned rescue dogs who literally ate anything so I am clueless to the help. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated!! 🐾 submitted by /u/niknik220 to r/labrador [link] [comments]

Hello, my most beloved Reddit community! Hope your Sunday is going well. Sorry, this is going to be a long post, but I hope some of you will find it helpful to know. Some of you may remember me as the person who posts a lot about bulldog diets and gives allergy advice related to food allergies. This post will be no different — but it comes with a big dose of humility and heartbreak. Yesterday, I broke down crying. I was sitting next to Gus while he scratched his face raw and whimpered, and I just… didn’t know what to do anymore. For context, I have Gus’s environmental allergies completely under control. He’s gone through immunotherapy, Cytopoint injections, and he’s on Apoquel. So when his face folds, between-the-toes, or tail pocket start turning red and fill up with yeast overnight — I know it’s food. And of course, the painful ear infections always follow. Over the years, Gus has always been on a mix of commercial prescription diets and homemade protein. He did great on Blue Natural Veterinary Diet NP Alligator + ground beef for over two years… until he developed a beef allergy. Then we switched to duck — that lasted about a year before his body turned on it too. Then came turkey — my last hope. For the past seven months, I’ve been home-cooking all his meals with turkey, butternut squash, broccoli, and cauliflower. It was going perfectly — until two weeks ago. He got another ear infection. His skin hasn’t stopped flaring red. His wrinkles fill with yeast overnight, no matter how often I clean them. Yesterday, he wouldn't stop scratching his face or shaking his head, and I thought he developed another ear infection and decided to take him to the ER — in tears. On my way to the ER, I kept thinking that at this point I’m out of proteins to feed him. He’s allergic to beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and probably now turkey. Sure, there are “novel” meats that I could buy and cook (like kangaroo or alligator), but they’re insanely expensive — and Gus is an 85-lb bulldog. I cannot afford to feed him that long term (I am not talking about commercial kangaroo/alligator/bison diets... talking about buying raw meat, cooking it and feeding him that.) Anyway. So I walked into the ER sobbing, asking them to check his ears for infection since they are really painful. And I met this amazing vet who explained something I thought I already understood — but didn’t. It gave me hope, and I really want to share it with you. Have you ever thought about the difference between prescription novel protein diets and hydrolyzed protein diets? I hadn’t. I always thought, “If my dog’s allergic to chicken, I’ll just switch to something else like duck or fish.” But that’s not how it actually works. The vet explained that when dogs have food allergies, they’re not reacting to the meat itself — they’re reacting to the shape of the protein molecule. The immune system sees that shape as “the enemy” and attacks it, which is what causes all the itching, redness, yeast, and ear infections. Now, hydrolyzed protein diets take that same protein — like chicken, soy, or fish — and basically chop it up before it ever reaches your dog’s bowl. It’s done in a lab using enzymes that break the long protein chains into super tiny fragments, called peptides. They’re so small that your dog’s immune system can’t even recognize them anymore. So even if the original source was chicken — and your dog is highly allergic to chicken — a hydrolyzed chicken protein is so broken down that the body doesn’t “see” it as chicken. It just absorbs it like plain amino acids, no reaction, no inflammation. That’s why hydrolyzed diets work when every other protein fails. They’re not just avoiding the trigger — they’re removing the part of the food the body attacks in the first place. It’s like pressing reset on the immune system, giving their skin and gut a chance to calm down and heal. Honestly, I walked out of that ER feeling lighter for the first time in months. After all the trial and error, the vet made me realize it’s not about finding a protein Gus isn’t allergic to — it’s about changing how the protein is presented so his body can finally stop fighting it. Unfortunately, it means I have to switch to commercial food because I can't hydrolyze meat at home. I spent all morning researching options and thought I would share with you the list. I don't know yet what I am going to switch him to; I have an appointment with his regular vet this week and will discuss it with her then. \Note: I am aware that many of these don't work for all dogs. For example, Gus tried Purina years ago and diarrhea was just truly awful. I mean, he pooped liquid. He did really well on Royal Canine years ago, but he didn't like its taste. The list below is not a recommendation of any food, but rather a list of options available to us.* Royal Canin Veterinary Diet – Hydrolyzed Protein Adult HP (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed soy protein. Formulated for food sensitivities; includes brewers rice (not grain-free); added B vitamins and omega-3 for skin and coat health. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet – Hydrolyzed Protein Adult PS (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed soy protein + potato. Grain-free and uses a single plant protein (soy). Designed for dogs with allergy-related skin and stomach issues. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet – Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed soy protein. Lower in fat and calories than HP, ideal for weight management; enriched with omega-3 for coat support. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet – Ultamino (Dry): Dry kibble using hydrolyzed poultry by-product aggregate (feather protein). Extensively hydrolyzed down to free amino acids — Royal Canin’s most hypoallergenic formula and often used for elimination trials. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet – Hydrolyzed Protein Adult (Wet): Canned wet food with hydrolyzed soy protein in loaf texture. Great palatability; supports both skin and GI health; can be combined with RC dry hydrolyzed diets. Hill’s Prescription Diet – z/d Skin/Food Sensitivities (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed chicken liver protein (plus hydrolyzed soy). Includes ActivBiome+ prebiotic blend for gut health and omega fatty acids for skin and coat. Hill’s Prescription Diet – z/d Skin/Food Sensitivities (Wet): Wet canned food with hydrolyzed chicken liver protein. Fully hydrolyzed; no intact animal proteins; supports healthy skin and digestion. Hill’s Prescription Diet – z/d Low Fat (Wet): Canned food with hydrolyzed soy protein. Combines hydrolyzed protein with low-fat content for dogs prone to both food allergies and pancreatitis. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets – HA Hydrolyzed Canine Formula (Vegetarian) (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed soy protein isolate. Single plant protein and single carb source (corn starch). 100% vegetarian and highly digestible. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets – HA Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed soy protein and hydrolyzed chicken flavor. Nutritionally complete, fully hydrolyzed, and designed for palatability. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets – HA Hydrolyzed Salmon Flavor (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed soy and hydrolyzed salmon flavor. Same base formula as HA but with hydrolyzed fish protein for variety in taste and tolerance. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets – HA Hydrolyzed (Wet): Canned wet food with hydrolyzed chicken flavor and soy protein. Easy to digest and good for dogs with food or GI sensitivities. Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet – HF Hydrolyzed for Food Intolerance (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed salmon protein. Grain-free, no poultry or soy; includes pumpkin, flaxseed, and fish oil for skin and digestive support. Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet – HF Hydrolyzed (Wet): Wet canned food with hydrolyzed salmon protein. Grain-free and balanced for dogs with multiple protein allergies. Diamond Care – Sensitive Skin Formula for Adult Dogs (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed salmon as a single protein. Limited-ingredient, grain- and potato-free, fortified with omega fatty acids and probiotics. SquarePet VFS – Skin & Digestive Support Formula (Dry): Dry kibble with hydrolyzed pork protein. Limited-ingredient, uses gentle grains (rice), omega-3/6 oils, and no artificial additives. SquarePet VFS – Skin & Digestive Support (Wet): Wet canned version of the above with hydrolyzed pork. Promotes skin and digestive health; can be fed alone or with the dry food. Forza10 Active – Ultra Dermo (All Size) (Dry): Dry kibble with 100% hydrolyzed fish protein. Grain-free (uses pea starch), enriched with omega-3s, and designed for dogs with dermatosis or coat conditions. submitted by /u/Latoritsa to r/englishbulldog [link] [comments]

I think I may need some advice. My Golden Retriever is about 3 years old. I don’t know how purebred he is - I bought him from an Amish family (basically what people here usually call a puppy mill, and please do not focus on this). He was the biggest of the 5 puppies I saw that day, and since then he has only kept getting bigger. About a year later, I started to think he was overweight, even though I wasn’t giving him much food. I tried cutting back even more (he’s never been very food motivated - sometimes he’d leave food for 1–2 hours before finishing). For more than a year, I’ve been feeding him around 0.8 cups x twice a day of Costco food. It didn’t help. Right now he’s about 150 lbs (if I weighed him correctly). My wife pointed out that the feeding instructions on the bag actually suggest feeding more - around 6 cups a day for a 150 lb dog. Since he isn’t very active (3–4 walks per day, but no running), we decided to try giving him 2 cups x twice a day. He eats it without issues. But now I’m really confused - how do I figure out what the right amount of food is for him? He already struggles with walks when it’s hot, and I’m worried about how bad this might be for his health in the long run if his food and activity aren’t balanced properly. submitted by /u/Apprehensive_I to r/goldenretrievers [link] [comments]

Mr. Leo has been struggling for years at this point with this constant yeast infection. :( He gets it between his paws, on his chest/belly, and his left ear (or both). He’s been on the highest dosage of Apoquel, 60 mg, for 2-3 years now. Our vet would sometimes recommend giving him 2 does a day every so often to clear up the symptoms. That methodology used to work pretty well, and now it doesn’t really do anything… regardless of what dosage he has. Most of the time, he’ll clear up anywhere from 2-6 days… and then it starts all over again! :( I’ve wondered if I was his food. I don’t feed him anything with chicken, which is typically the culprit for allergies in Pitbulls. Leo usually eats Nutrisource Large Breed dog food- either Lamb & Rice or some sort of Beef mixture. (Same for treats) He also gets a probiotic once a day, 4 Benadryl a day (2 AM/2 PM) AND 4 Fish Omegas daily. I have used the same laundry detergent for awhile, but as I said… this comes and goes in waves. So, I highly doubt it’s that. My friend has 2 German Shepards and swore by the raw diet, which is something I’ve wanted to do for awhile, as it heavily changed both of her dogs’ lives. However, our vet said that a raw diet wouldn’t help Leo as it seems to be a “chronic” issue that won’t be fixed by just diet. I just want my pup to feel comfortable and not be so itchy… I’ve tried and done everything. What should I do? 🥺💔 submitted by /u/thelilstoragegirl to r/DogAdvice [link] [comments]

For those that are new sharpei owners or soon to be, I want to leave some advice as I know the love and heartache that comes with this breed. This is my favorite breed of all time, I absolutely love their personalities, the quirky nature, their regal energy and everything that makes them unique. The cream dilute pei in the photo is Poe, he’s about to be 6 in February 2025. The fawn pei was my boy Bear, he lived right up until his 5th birthday. Cancer stole this little boy from me in 2014 I did so much research on this breed before I committed and spoke to several breeders. I choose to find reputable breeders for both my boys. They had been breeding sharpei’s longer than I had been alive and bred for show. AKC certified breeders tend to have a lot of knowledge on the breed they’re dedicated to and they purposefully breed for good temperament and healthy dogs. This isn’t to say they are always perfect but, it’s a common practice amongst them. Both breeders I dealt with provided contacts for the entropion surgery they would most likely need and ample information on how to care for this breed. Which brings me to my next point. Get insurance right away. This breed is going to cost you a lot of money and you need to be prepared. Find an insurance that reimburses up to 90%+ I live in California and I have two policies for Poe. One with Hartville that has a yearly limit of $5k and another with ASPCA that has a yearly limit of $10k. This is going to not only save your pocket but give you peace of mind for when the emergency’s happen (and they will). When you bring your puppy home find a good vet right away that is more knowledgeable on the breed. I suggest finding a specialist vet as well for future surgeries and internal medicine. Consider one that is open 24 hours. Have these contacts in your favorites. I didn’t have insurance for my first sharpei, and when he was just shy of 5 years old he developed stage 4 cancer. I found a tumor on his leg and when they removed it they broke the news. He had only 2 months to live. He went from being a happy boy running around full of life to not wanting to be inside the house anymore. He would hide himself as the cancer ravaged his body and the tumors spread like wildfire. I couldn’t believe he only had 2 months but it really did progress faster and faster each day. Each medication was stronger than the next but nothing truly helped. We couldn’t watch him suffer any longer as the tumors would grow overnight into the size of a grapefruit. It took me 5 years to even consider another sharpei and I was terrified to go through the pain again but I found myself in love with the breed and I better prepared myself for my next pup. My little boy Poe is the sweetest most gentle dog I’ve ever met. All he wants is hugs, kisses and snuggles. He reminds me of Bear in a few ways but he’s a much younger spirit. Of course, the first costly bill was the entropion surgery which my insurance amazingly covered and reimbursed 96%! This was during Covid and it was truly a blessing. Ear infections are another common ailment for this breed. This could rack up vet visits easily if you’re not on top of it. Poe gets an ear cleaning every two weeks. He also only eats a diet of lamb, bison or duck as beef and chicken can cause a lot of allergies in dogs in general. Allergies to food and environment contribute to the already prone to ear infection breed. I have an ear wash I get from my vet to clean them and I lubricate his ears with Zymox (on Amazon). When his ears have a bit more build up than usual when the season changes I use a small dose of clotrimazole antifungal cream in each ear. Do this once a day for 5 days cleaning the ears with a cotton ball each time before new cream is applied. This is a game changer and will save you so much money on trips to the vet. The anti fungal properties help break up the yeast build up in the ears. You will see a substantial difference after day 1. Now let’s talk about food. Great quality food is going to vital for this breed. They already have a short life expectancy and food is the medicine for ailments. It’s unfortunate dog food brands use so much chicken and beef in everything because the truth is most dogs will eventually end up with allergies and aversions to these proteins. Poe eats lamb, bison, duck, rabbit, venison and fish. All his meals are cooked and we only give him dehydrated treats, single ingredient treats, or freeze dried. There’s a great brand called Just Food For Dogs that have their home made recipes available online and you can purchase their vitamin powder packs for $12-$18 to make their meals complete. Making their food takes time but it ensures I’m giving high quality meats and organic fruits and vegetables. This has been a game changer for us. Now Poe does suffer from gastric issues and he needs a gall bladder removal with a price tag of $10k-14k. After years of trying to find the culprit the internal specialist determined it is in fact the gall bladder. We are now in a situation where we exhausted all our insurance for the year and we are mitigating the issue with medicine. he currently takes a probiotic, ursodiol which helps him process his food in a third medication which helps prevent Sharpei fever. Due to the discomfort, he experiences sometimes when he eats this pain can begin to prevent him from wanting to eat. Sometimes the pain is so great that it causes him to have fevers. We also recently started him on CBD to help him with any pain and discomfort in his body and help him eat better. The CBD helps with inflammatory disease diseases, which is what he’s experiencing in the gallbladder and with his fevers. While my last pup did not have the fevers, this is another common issue in this breed. We now keep a thermometer handy so we can check his temperature when we notice a shift in his mood or energy. Anything above 102.5° is caused for concern. Our pup has gone up to 104.5 and we have had to rush him to the emergency room. This year alone he has experienced about 4 to 5 fevers because of the pain in his gallbladder. We have found a way though now to mitigate the fevers and when he is experiencing them, we know exactly what to do to bring the fever down. Most of the time we are using a syringe to feed him water and cooling him with cool rags. Constantly checking his temperature every 10 minutes to make sure it’s not increasing. If it does increase to a point where I feel is dangerous. He is on a new medication called Gabapentin which is only to be used in case of an emergency. This is something prescribed to us from our vet as she understands what Poe has been experiencing. He still needs the gallbladder surgery, but there is also no guarantee that this will be the final fix he needs. Taking care of this breed is a full-time job. It has been costly and heartbreaking but, they are still my favorite breed and I think they are incredible dogs. I don’t regret any of it and I would do it all over again to be with my boys. I hope my experience gives you a little more knowledge into this Breed. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have or give you any advice through my experience. submitted by /u/Enough-Employment982 to r/sharpei [link] [comments]

Have you heard of kefir? This fizzy, slightly sour fermented milk drink might just be the new health-boosting addition your dog’s diet has been waiting for! 🥛 Let’s dive into why kefir for dogs is worth a look. What’s Kefir, Anyway? Kefir is made by fermenting milk (cow, goat, or even coconut milk!) with “grains” of kefir – a blend of beneficial bacteria and yeast. While it ferments, these probiotics produce a load of good bacteria that’s great for the gut, breaking down lactose in the process. This means kefir ends up being lower in lactose than regular milk or yogurt – a huge plus for our lactose-intolerant pups! 🐶 Why Kefir is Good for Dogs Kefir is a gut health superhero. Those probiotics in kefir help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your dog’s digestive system, which means: Improved digestion 🐕 Stronger immunity 🌟 Healthier skin and coat 🧴 Reduced stress responses (great for anxious pups!) But here’s the kicker: kefir has up to 61 strains of beneficial bacteria, plus essential nutrients like calcium, protein, potassium, and vitamins B12 and K. In other words, it’s a nutritional powerhouse! How to Introduce Kefir to Your Dog’s Diet With all new foods, a slow introduction is key. Start by giving your dog plain, unflavoured kefir in tiny amounts—just ¼ teaspoon on the first day, then gradually increase. Here’s a general guide based on your dog’s weight: 16-32 lbs: 1-2 teaspoons per day 32-48 lbs: 2 teaspoons per day 48-64 lbs: 2-3 teaspoons per day 64-80 lbs: 3 teaspoons per day 80-100 lbs: 3-4 teaspoons per day You can pour it over your dog’s food or let them lap it up on its own. But make sure it’s plain, unflavoured kefir – no added sugars or artificial flavors, please! 🍃 What If Kefir Isn’t for Your Dog? If your dog isn’t a fan of kefir or struggles with even the small amounts, don’t worry! You can always try dog-specific probiotic supplements instead to support their gut health. And, as always, give your vet a quick call before introducing new foods to your dog’s diet. Have you tried giving your dog kefir? Share your experience, ask questions, or drop your own tips below! Let’s keep our pups’ tummies happy and healthy together! 🐕💚 submitted by /u/PetLabCoExpert to r/PetLabCo [link] [comments]

Welp, the vet confirmed what a few vets here thought, Hercules has a secondary yeast infection of the skin. She prescribed antibiotics, steroids and we got him on a 90 day flea preventative. She also mentioned to continue the ketocanazole baths and to continue doing what I'm doing. He's already doing much better and not continuously scratching, still scratching but not nearly as much as he was. I bought him some sardines for omegas as well as some probiotics and got him some blue buffalo senior food. I'll probably get him an even higher quality food once this bag is gone and i plan to start cooking for him as soon as I can get to the grocery store for the ingredients. Thanks so much for all your suggestions and concern. Hercules, aka Gramps, is a really great dog. Even though he was suffering, he was still so sweet and still very playful. I'm doing all I can to give this old dude a great rest of his life. Pictures of the old man napping after a very eventful day. submitted by /u/Distinct-Forever642 to r/DogAdvice [link] [comments]

Species: Dog Age: 7 1/2 Sex/Neuter status: Male/Neutered Breed: Chihuahua Body weight: 6 lbs-ish? History: Going blind in right eye, has always had severe allergy problems, found out it was "food allergies." After months of battling with diet and such, he went from red, dry skin to yeasty and smelling like a bag of fritos at my vet's advice- until now. I did what you're never supposed to do and... researched on the internet what a better method may be. A lot. (I'm also looking for a new vet at this point.) Clinical signs: Went from dry, cracking, red, inflamed skin to yeasty skin, ears and paws. Right ear had severe yeast build up despite daily cleaning with Q-tips and anti-fungal, and skin had lots of frito/moldy smelling "scabs" from the yeast. SEVERE itching and chewing to the point of ripping out fur by the chunks and causing deep wounds in his skin. After switching him to a home cooked diet, all of these symptoms except for the occasional, minor itch are now gone. Seeking more advice on better nutrition. Duration: Several months. New diet- less than a week. Your general location: Northern Georgia So, as you can tell by the title, I couldn't handle watching my dog go from his happy self to in absolute shambles over itching and infections. My vet kept insisting on buying more medicated shampoo and cortisone shots and that I was giving him the "best diet possible", and as I watched my dog get even worse, I threw my hands up. I haven't had the money or the time to go and find a new vet just yet, so I researched yeast infections in dogs for DAYS until I had a better understanding of what was actually happening to my dog. So, I've started cooking his food. I know most people are in love with the idea of an actual raw diet, but knowing that his immune system was so messed up that he was having infectious problems, I wasn't comfortable feeding him entirely raw food- especially chicken. His skin has entirely cleared up and is now a soft white/pink like it used to be with no signs of irritation other than the still-healing wounds, and he no longer smells like a wet bag of fritos. While I have been doing my research, I still didn't go to veterinary school, and I want to know if there's anything in his diet I can do to make it even better for him. Mind you, he's always been allowed to eat unseasoned table scraps as long as it was safe for him and wasn't slathered in grease or bready (and of course safe for him to eat), so the switch wasn't hard on his stomach. Here's the recipe: 1 lb of 90% lean ground chicken 3 chicken livers 1&1/2 cups of spinach 1/3 can of pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin) 1 tbsp of turmeric 1 tbsp of oregano 3 tbsp of coconut oil Cooked together on high heat in a crock pot for 2 1/2 hours, then immediately stored in the fridge. He is fed around 1/2 a cup of this twice a day. On the side: 1 tbsp of Organic Coconut Oil 1/4 cup of Plain Probiotic Yogurt (mixed w/ the coconut oil) Given with meals, twice a day, and occasionally a little bit as a treat. I chose the ingredients because, from what I've gathered, turmeric and oregano are great for their anti-inflammatory properties, lean meats are good for dogs, livers are full of vitamins as long as not given in excess, pumpkin helps with digestion (as long as not given in large quantities because of vitamin A poisoning,) spinach for fiber and vitamins, and coconut oil as a natural probiotic, as well as the probiotic, plain yogurt. Basically, I tried to design the diet to help reduce the horrendous reactions while also balancing the bacteria in his gut with the probiotics. It seems to be working rather well. He's also healing much faster. My main concern is, I cannot imagine that this will be a well-balanced diet long term, but I also don't want to switch him back to regular dog food now that he's doing so much better. I would much prefer to continue cooking his meals for him. What ingredients should I add? Take out? Should I buy him supplements, also? I could add egg shells, if need be. I've heard they're a wonderful source of calcium. Thank you in advance, and please, PLEASE let me know if I'm doing something wrong. I didn't take this in to my own hands because I think ye olde internet will teach me everything. I did it because I, apparently, had a really shitty vet. submitted by /u/Atsuyo to r/AskVet [link] [comments]